EDITORIAL REVIEWS

Product DescriptionMadeline Hayes is a twenty-three-year-old librarian who is content with her simple life in a small town. But when she wakes up in the front yard with no memory of why she's there, suddenly her life becomes more complicated than she ever imagined.A worldwide blackout, an astronomic death toll, and strange superpowers are just the beginning of Madeline's troubles.What would a worldwide calamity look like in small town America?To what lengths will she go to discover her superpower?What if there's a catch? Will scientists be able to find a cure to the ominous side effects of these superpowers before it's too late?In Diane Anthony's debut novel Supernova, follow Madeline as she struggles to find her place in this new world where normal has become rare.

Best Science Podcasts 2018

CircularWe're told if the economy is growing, and if we keep producing, that's a good thing. But at what cost? This hour, TED speakers explore circular systems that regenerate and re-use what we already have. Guests include economist Kate Raworth, environmental activist Tristram Stuart, landscape architect Kate Orff, entrepreneur David Katz, and graphic designer Jessi Arrington.

#504 The Art of LogicHow can mathematics help us have better arguments? This week we spend the hour with "The Art of Logic in an Illogical World" author, mathematician Eugenia Cheng, as she makes her case that the logic of mathematics can combine with emotional resonance to allow us to have better debates and arguments. Along the way we learn a lot about rigorous logic using arguments you're probably having every day, while also learning a lot about our own underlying beliefs and assumptions.